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  • CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON

    Guggleton Farm Arts Station Road,, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

    CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's  Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will be coming to Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ on Saturday 18th of May. As well as works by Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Scott […]

  • Defashion Dorset

    Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

    Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost is hosting Defashion Dorset now in its second year, an opportunity to celebrate local fibre growers and makers and a local clothing culture. With talks, demo's and fabulous local exhibitors. Workshops will be running throughout the 2 days where you can learn methods of enhancing, embellishing and mending clothing, felting, natural […]

    £5 – £7
  • Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C – Sculptor – Art Exhibition

    Stoborough Village Hall West Lane, Stoborough, Wareham

    Discover the captivating world of Purbeck artist and sculptor Andrew Thomas SWAc at his solo art exhibition, opening its doors from May 25th for nine days only. This exclusive event offers art enthusiasts a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse collection of Andrew's work, spanning over 35 years of artistic exploration. Experience the […]

    Free
  • Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a proud member of BIAZA and this May half term, they will be supporting BIAZA’s ‘Love Your Aquarium’ campaign! Watch the waters come alive with regular […]

  • Choral Evensong for Pentecost

    St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 25th May at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which marks Pentecost, includes Gibbons ‘Come Holy Ghost’, William Matthias ‘Jesus College Service’, Ayleward ‘Preces and responses’ and Elgar ‘The spirit of the Lord’. Do join us for this free […]

    Free
  • D-Day Dance

    The Keep Military Museum are delighted to announce we will be hosting a 1940s themed dance as part of our 80th Anniversary of D-Day programme. The ‘D-Day Dance’ will take place on the evening of Saturday 25th May 2024 at The Army Reserve Centre, Dorchester, just next door to the museum. The evening will take […]

    £20
  • Discovering bats

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by guest expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group, you'll get to use heterodyne bat detectors and learn lots of fascinating facts along the way from Mariko. We have been monitoring bats at Bere Marsh […]

    £10
  • TURNWORTH DT11 0EE Sunday 26 May 11:00 – 16:30

    Turnworth DT11 0EE Turnworth, Blandford Forum

    Please join us in large Old Rectory garden to enjoy: Teas; Plants & Produce; Bric-a-brac; Craft; Live music & Activities for all the family. Free entry & parking. Funds raised for upkeep of St Mary's Church

    Free
  • Learn about regenerative farming systems and routes to market

    Travellers Rest Durweston DT11 0QG

    Join us on Wednesday, 24th of April, for a Pasture and Profit farm walk, kindly hosted by Dougal Hosford on Travellers Rest Farm. Dougal farms Travellers Rest with his son Fred and brother George. It is currently approximately 550ha arable, with 150ha in Stewardship Schemes, including floristic margins, grasslands, river meadows and fattening pasture, with herbal […]

    Free
  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm For more information contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 […]

    Free
  • BIG DORSET APPLE CAKE DAY

    Milborne St Andrew Village are holding a 'Big Dorset Apple Cake Day' to be held on  Saturday 1st June 2024 between 10.00-12.00 at the MSA Village Hall, DT11 0JX The villagers will attempt to create the biggest Dorset Apple Cake -  100 cakes will be baked and then assembled on Friday ready for the unveiling on Saturday […]

    Free
  • Elvis 56 & The Heartbreakers

    Digby Hall, Sherborne The Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Elvis 56, Memphis to Hollywood show is a unique, not to be missed show. A tribute to the greatest singer and entertainer that ever lived. ELVIS PRESLEY. Taking you through the 50’s and 60’s, from Elvis’ meteoric rise to international stardom through the movie hits and on up to the late 60’s. Backed by a […]

    £15.00